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Mercer boys’ hoops improve, play Mellen, Bayfield close
The Mercer boys’ basketball team had a game with Mellen for the second time this season. Earlier in the year, Mellen won by 30 points. It was much closer the second time around in Mercer, who also played Bayfield. (subscriber access)
Lady Tigers’ defense leads to offense in convincing wins
The Mercer girls’ basketball team had just five girls available when they hosted Chequamegon on Friday, Jan. 22 and Monday, Jan. 25. That didn’t hinder them from coming up with big wins. (subscriber access)
Lack of points spoils two games for T-Bird boys’ hoops
Lakeland boys’ basketball had a tougher challenge when they played a couple of different teams at the Lakeland fieldhouse earlier in the week. The Thunderbirds fell 66-48 to non-conference Newman Catholic. Then against Mosinee, the Thunderbirds fell 64-53. (subscriber access)
Jim and Diane Mullen receive Coaches Hall of Fame Award
Jim and Diane Mullen have been involved with youth and high level athletics for a number of decades. Jim began his coaching career at the tender age of 14 when he was volunteered as the only member of his family with soccer skills and history who could coach his younger …
Lady T-Birds beat Edgar, but fall to Mosinee
Four games in five days wouldn’t deter Lakeland girls’ basketball from playing two good teams hard in Edgar and Mosinee. The Thunderbirds beat non-conference Edgar 56-44 on Monday. Then against GNC-leading Mosinee, the T-Birds fell 60-49, but had a player make history. Sophomore Julianna Ouimette reached a milestone of recording …
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Returning with style
It’s been a long layoff for the Lakeland boys’ hockey team. Dealing with COVID-19 issues, they finally returned to play Tuesday night to kick off the Great Northern Conference tournament. And these Thunderbirds didn’t miss a beat. (subscriber access)
Lakeland Area Baseball Association summer registration now open
Registration for the 2021 summer season for the Lakeland Area Baseball Association (LABA) youth baseball program is now open.
LAMBO’s Rip, Zip and Sip on Feb. 20
On Saturday, Feb. 20, the Lakeland Area Mountain Biking Organization (LAMBO) will host its 6th annual Rip, Zip and Sip Fat Bike Race, in collaboration with Northwoods Zipline and Hinterland Brewery. The race includes two distance options, one 7K lap or three laps for a 21K race. First, second and …
Lakeland Youth Softball registration deadline March 1
The Lakeland Youth Program invites all interested youth ages 8 to 14 to sign up for summer softball. Practices will begin once the snow melts and fields are dry, usually around the end of April to beginning of May. Games begin towards the end of May and conclude in early …
Lakeland boys’ hoops stumbles against Hatchets
The Lakeland boys’ basketball team had a goal of finishing the season unbeaten in conference. When they faced off against a beatable Tomahawk, the Thunderbirds found a hiccup in the road.
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Superstars shine bright Saturday afternoon
The Lakeland girls’ basketball team celebrated senior night with its final regular season matchup against non-conference Stratford on Saturday, Feb. 6. Lakeland looked to gain momentum for the upcoming playoffs.
Bay Area routs Northern Edge 14-2 in playoffs
The Northern Edge girls’ hockey co-op could not slow down Bay Area on Friday, Feb. 5 in the WIAA tournament.
Back on track: T-Bird boys’ hockey wins, advances to next round
After a couple of close, tough losses to conference rivals the week before, the Lakeland hockey team looked to get back on track with playoffs starting on Friday night.
Lakeland boys’ swim takes 11th at state meet
State meets always seem to put a bow on everything. It’s a fun and exciting conclusion to the season. For Lakeland boys’ swim, they showed up and had some of their best times of the season.
Lakeland Area Baseball Association summer registration now open
Registration for the 2021 summer season for the Lakeland Area Baseball Association (LABA) youth baseball program is now open.
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